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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,872.70, 403,211.85 and 135,708.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,872.70, 403,211.85 and 135,708.70 is: 203,513.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,872.70 : 403,211.85 = 135,708.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,872.70/403,211.85 = 135,708.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,872.70x = 403,211.85 × 135,708.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,872.70x = 54,719,355,988.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,719,355,988.10/268,872.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,513.99

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